Senior Accountant
Reed · Braintree, England ·
Job Description Senior Accountant Braintree, Essex Full Time | Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000 A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Braintree is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional seeking a varied role with a diverse client portfolio, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work closely with both clients and senior management. The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients while delivering a broad range of accounting, tax and advisory services.
You will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the development of junior team members. Key Responsibilities Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies Producing management accounts and financial reports Preparing and reviewing VAT returns Preparing personal and corporate tax returns Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team Assisting clients with cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks Reviewing bookkeeping work and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards Supporting partners with ad hoc projects and advisory work Ensuring all client deadlines are met efficiently and accurately About You Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience Strong experience preparing accounts for a variety of business entities Sound knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping and tax compliance Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS or CCH Excellent communication and client-facing skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage workloads effectively and work independently What's on Offer Salary up to £38,000 Supportive and collaborative working environment Diverse and interesting client portfolio Ongoing professional development opportunities Clear scope for career progression Free on-site parking Flexible working arrangements considered If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking firm, we would love to hear from you.